Protectstar™ Earns Prestigious AV-TEST Certification for Antivirus AI Android for the Third Consecutive Year

During extensive testing, Antivirus AI Android achieved an impressive detection rate of 99.8% (detection of widespread Android malware discovered in the last four weeks). Additionally, AV-TEST recorded no false positives, a milestone that even some long-established competitors did not reach, greatly enhancing the user experience by preventing unnecessary alerts.
 

Exceptional Malware Detection and Protection Against Unwanted Programs
In the real-time Android malware detection category, Antivirus AI Android performed exceptionally well, failing to detect only 10 out of 2,905 malware samples. This success is especially noteworthy given the software’s ability to tackle not only common but also rare and complex threats.

Antivirus AI Android also demonstrated its strength in identifying potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). In both real-time and on-demand scans, Protectstar blocked more PUPs than many well-known competitors, including Eset, F-Secure, Google, Kaspersky, and Sophos. As a result, far fewer unwanted programs slip through or install themselves undetected, significantly boosting device security.
 

Low System Impact and Intuitive Interface
Another key advantage of Antivirus AI Android is its minimal impact on system performance. In direct comparisons with other tested solutions, AV-TEST confirmed that Protectstar’s product consumes markedly fewer resources. Even during intensive scans, the device remains highly responsive, with only a minor effect on battery life, processor load, and overall speed.

Moreover, the solution’s clear and intuitive user interface was highlighted as a strong point. While some other products can be weighed down by more complex menus and settings, Protectstar stands out thanks to a streamlined design that ensures a straightforward user experience.

Continuous Development – Certified for Three Years Running
Protectstar’s Android security solutions have consistently impressed AV-TEST over the past few years:

• December 2023: Antivirus AI Android (Version 1.5) received its first AV-TEST Certification with a 99.5% detection rate.
• July 2024: The enhanced Version 2.0 pushed the detection rate to 99.9% while also optimizing performance and protection features.

Now, in February 2025, Protectstar reaffirms its status as a trusted market leader in Android security with its third consecutive AV-TEST Certification.

Chris Bohn, CEO of Protectstar™, comments:
“We are greatly motivated by AV-TEST’s continued recognition of our efforts in research and development. Our in-house dual-engine technology and AI-driven approach have proven themselves over the years. This success signals that we’re on the right path technologically, allowing us to offer our customers the best possible protection.”
 

About AV-TEST
AV-TEST is an independent IT security research institute based in Germany. For more than 20 years, the experts in Magdeburg have conducted thorough comparative and individual tests of all globally relevant IT security products, ensuring top-tier quality standards. Only products that meet the highest requirements receive the AV-TEST Certificate, a hallmark of reliable security.

With one of the world’s largest collections of digital malware, an in-house research division, and a close collaboration with other research institutions, AV-TEST delivers testing at an internationally recognized level. Through the use of internally developed analysis systems, AV-TEST guarantees unbiased and transparent results across all major operating systems and platforms at all times. The institute further investigates the security of IoT and eHealth products, mobile applications, and data protection in apps and services.

More Information
https://www.protectstar.com/en/products/antivirus-ai